Most of us want our gardens to be havens – and not just for ourselves. Still, even well-meaning gardeners can unintentionally harm wildlife, because that neatly swept patio, manicured lawn, or small dose of “safe” pesticide? It’s making life harder for bees, birds, hedgehogs and other creatures
Yes, it’s easy to assume that tidying, trimming and keeping pests under control is purely helpful, but nature thrives in a bit of disorder. In fact, the very best wildlife gardens feature fallen leaves, seed heads left standing, the odd dandelion, and even long grass.
